Income: Where are Washington families gaining or losing income?

Incomes rose and fell unevenly around the state in the past five years. See where Washington won.

By BY LEVI PULKKINEN/SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF

on November 27, 2012 10:53 AM

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As of 2011, the median household income in the United States stood at $51,484. That’s about a 3 percent increase from 2007. But those numbers don’t account for inflation, which meaning most American households actually lost ground in the past five years. Had we kept up with inflation, the median U.S. household income would have had to rise to about $54,250. Click through his slideshow to see which Washington cities are getting richer and which are falling further behind. less

As of 2011, the median household income in the United States stood at $51,484. That’s about a 3 percent increase from 2007. But those numbers don’t account for inflation, which meaning most American ... more

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The median Washington household – that’s to say, the theoretical home with as many households richer and poorer than it – earned $57,742 in 2011. That’s a 7.05 percent increase from 2007, and just lower than what would be enough to match inflation. Take a look at how Washington’s cities fared. less

The median Washington household – that’s to say, the theoretical home with as many households richer and poorer than it – earned $57,742 in 2011. That’s a 7.05 percent increase from 2007, and just lower ... more